Herald Community Newspapers

Coronavirus

Featured Most recent

314 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Volunteer Joseph Margolin, presented his illustrated lecture ‘Jews in remote parts of the word’ at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment on Sept. 24.

Center for Adult Life Enrichment in Hewlett is open

The Center for Adult Life Enrichment’s front door is blocked by two chairs to help ensure members and visitors can be checked in. Executive Director Lee Gerardi asks the visitor to use the hand sanitizer attached to the wall to the left of the entrance way. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/29/20

The Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway said in a letter that they were forced to temporarily close by the New York City Department of Health on Sept. 23.

NYC Department of Health closes Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway

The Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway sent out a letter to parents on Sept. 23 saying that the school had been closed by the New York City Department of Health. The school’s dean Rabbi … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/24/20

LWA Headmaster Brian O’Connell, left, visited James Bogdan’s socially distanced middle school science class on Sept. 18.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy offers normalcy in unprecedented times

After a tumultuous few months for the Lawrence Woodmere Academy, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Head of School Brian O’Connell said he was optimistic about the Woodmere school’s future. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/23/20

Face masks are required in public places in Cedarhurst village to combat contracting Covid-19.

Cedarhurst requires face coverings in public places

Cedarhurst village officials are asking business owners, residents and visitors to remain vigilant against Covid-19 by the continued wearing of face masks and social distancing in public places. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/19/20

The author’s depiction of apples symbolizes a sweet Jewish New Year.

A different Rosh Hashana

When I was asked to write a piece about what the High Holidays mean to me, I immediately thought about what I do during this time. It’s around the first month of school, I spend a lot of time with my family, and one thing that juts out the most to me, is that I learn all about it in school. more

By Sophie Blank | 9/18/20

Proper social distancing and mask wearing outside the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence in May.

Covid-19 remains a threat, doctors say to maintain vigilance

With schools and business reopening roughly six months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down the area economy, and residents now regularly venturing out — albeit with face masks and frequently sanitized hands — local physicians are warning that Covid-19 remains a genuine threat. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/17/20

Woodmere native Eric Wilzig performed his magic at The Brandeis School welcome back celebration on Sept. 13.

Welcome back to the Brandeis School in Lawrence

The Brandeis School's welcome back celebration might not have had the all together crowd it usually attracts, but there was no shortage of magic as Woodmere native Eric Wilzig, a magician, wowed the audience who arrived and departed in shifts to comply with social distancing guidelines during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/15/20

Rabbi Claudio Kupchik, of Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst, will lead in-person High Holy Days services that will also be livestreamed.

Praying on the Jewish High Holidays during Covid

The Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are nearing, and Jews across North America and in the Five Towns who want to pray together will either attend synagogues, albeit in a unique environment, or use technology to connect spiritually. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/20

MID Donations has worked with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, left, who was with Dylan Mirvis, Matthew Field and Ian Volman outside the state senator’s Rockville Centre office on May 11.

Hometown Hero: Dylan Mirvis, Hewlett

The pandemic has been a life-changing experience for me. The normal was no longer normal, and a new normal had to be made. It made me realize how quickly everything can change and how our world … more

9/11/20

All H-W students will be required to wear a face mask or face covering when in-person instruction begins on Oct. 5. Above, a Hewlett High School graduation on June 29.

Hewlett-Woodmere School District adjusts reopening plan

Even after formalizing its reopening plan at the Aug. 18 Board of Education meeting, Hewlett-Woodmere School District officials continue to tinker and make adjustments. The district mask wearing … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/10/20

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 32 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.